Makita DPO500 Instruction Manual page 7

To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, the
trigger-lock button is provided. To start the tool, depress
the trigger-lock button from A (
trigger. Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, depress the trigger-lock button from B ( ) side.
For continuous operation, depress the lock button while
pulling the switch trigger, and then release the switch trigger.
To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger fully, then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
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► 1. Speed adjusting dial
The rotating speed can be changed by turning the
speed adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to
5. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in
the direction of number 5. And lower speed is obtained
when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number
settings on the dial and the approximate rotating speed.
Normal mode
Number Orbits per min.
1 1,600
2 2,500
3 4,000
4 5,600
5 6,800
Finishing mode
Number Orbits per min.
1 1,600
2 2,200
3 3,300
4 4,400
5 5,200
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously
at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get
overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned
only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
) side and pull the switch
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Pad rotating speed per
minute in random orbit with
forced rotation mode
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290
460
650
780
Pad rotating speed per
minute in random orbit with
forced rotation mode
180
250
380
500
600
Selecting the action mode
Turn the change knob to alter the rotation mode.
► 1. Change knob
NOTICE:
Always turn the knob fully. If the knob is
in the middle position, you cannot turn on the tool.
NOTICE:
You cannot change the action mode
when the tool is switched on.
Random orbit with forced rotation mode
► 1. Change knob
Random orbit with forced rotation mode is orbital action with forced
rotation of the pad for rough polishing such as surface treatment.
Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random
orbit with forced rotation mode.
Random orbit mode
► 1. Change knob
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